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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING (Fig. 6)
36. Remove the grid from the drip tray.
37. Remove the drip tray, wash it and replace it.
38. Check that the plastic insert is in the right
place on the drip tray.
39. Take out the water tank.
40. On the base under the water tank there are two
pins – a
grey
one for cleaning coffee filters,
and a
black
one for cleaning the steam wand.
41. Use the
grey
pin to clean the holes of the
coffee filter.
42. Wrap the steam wand with a damp cloth and
turn steam on for 10 seconds.
43. Take out the
black
pin for cleaning the steam
wand from the base.
44. Insert the pin for the steam wand into the
bottom part of the wand.
DESCRIPTION
It is important that the espresso machine is
regularly cleaned. It will ensure a high quality of the
coffee brewed. We recommend that the machine
is cleaned after each brewing. Procedure:
Rinse the brew head unit.
●
Rinse the steam wand with steam.
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Wipe the steam wand clean with a damp cloth
●
immediately after the espresso machine has
been used.
Take out the filter from the handle and wash it,
●
clean the holes of the filter.
Empty and rinse the drip tray.
●
Important
: Never wash parts and accessories
of the espresso machine in a dishwasher.
Cleaning the drip tray and the grid
Take out the grid and the drip tray
(36)
(37)
. Wash
with water with the addition of some mild washing-
up liquid, rinse and dry.
Warning
: Ensure that after taking out and
replacing the drip tray and the grid, the insert is in
the right place
(38)
.
Cleaning the brew head unit, the filter holder
and the filter
Rinse the filter and the filter holder with warm
water and dry after each use.
To clean the brew head unit from used coffee,
rinse it with water, wipe the head and the internal
ring with a damp cloth. If the holes of the filter are
blocked with coffee, use a delicate brush.
Important
: If the holes of the filter are still
blocked, use the
grey
pin placed on the base
under the water tank
(39)
(40)
. Insert the cleaning
pin into individual holes in the bottom part of the
filter
(41)
.
Rubber seal of the brew head
The seal of the brew head is at the bottom of the
brew head unit and it seals the filter holder when
coffee is poured.
Warning
: It is recommended that the filter holder
is not left in the brew head unit during long breaks
in the use of the espresso machine as it may
reduce the durability of the seal.
It is natural that a seal loses its elasticity and needs
replacing. A lack of tightness between the filter
holder and the brew head (steam is visible around
the brew head unit when pouring espresso) is an
indication that the seal is worn out.
Warning: Contact the nearest authorised
service center if you think that the seal of the
brew head unit needs replacing.
Cup warming plate and outer elements
Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and dry
it. Do not use any brushes or abrasive cleaning
agents as they may scratch the outer surfaces.
Cleaning the steam wand
Keeping the steam wand clean is essential to
ensure the maximum performance of the steam
function. Deposits of e.g. dried milk on the wand
will decrease its steaming and frothing capacity.
Important
: Wipe the wand clean with a damp
cloth and rinse with a little steam after each use.
Should milk have dried on the steam wand, wrap
the wand with a clean damp cloth, place the wand
above the drip tray and turn on steam for about 10
seconds
(42)
. Next, leave the cloth on the wand
for about 5 minutes until it soaks. If there still is
dirt on the wand, repeat the procedure.
Important
: Never clean the steam wand with an
abrasive scourer as it may damage the wand.
In the event that the steam wand is still blocked,
a
black
cleaning pin is provided with the espresso
machine. It is placed on the base under the water
tank
(39)
(43)
.
Insert the cleaning pin in the outlet at the bottom
of the wand
(44)
. If the steam wand is still blocked,
unscrew the end of the steam wand. Clean the
wand again using the
black
cleaning pin and then
rinse it under running water.
DESCALING
Scale is a mineral build-up which naturally occurs
on all appliances connected with heating water.
Therefore the espresso machine will require
descaling on a regular basis.
Warning
: Descale your coffee maker at least
every 3 months. The damages which are caused
by failure to descale the appliance are not subject
to warranty repairs.
Descaling solutions
Traditionally, the following agents are used for
removal of scale from coffee makers:
Citric acid solution
●
Dissolve 2 spoonful (ca. 30 g) of citric acid in 1 l
of water.
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